RV Driving Tips and Tricks | Fulltime RV Life | Five2Go

Learning how to drive an RV or motorhome can definitely be intimidating - they're tall, long, heavy, and expensive! We've got a few quick tips and tricks to help ease your fears and get you rolling down the road with confidence. Whether you have a 44' Class A Diesel Pusher or a 30' Class C weekender, we've got you covered!

⏱ Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:20 Driving Through Campgrounds
2:45 Safe Braking
3:18 Approaching Intersections
4:40 Steering Stabilizers
5:50 Getting Cut Off
6:15 Cornering
6:45 Tail Swing
7:45 Examples via Drone
8:42 Maneuvering in Gas Stations
9:45 Turning Wide
10:10 Turning With a Towed Vehicle
11:31 Backing Into a Campsite
13:40 Tips for Spotters
15:06 Outro

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[unclerick]

I enjoy watching your channel... really good stuff! However, two of your videos are exceptionally well done (IMHO).
The first was of the Stabelizer... with the GoPro mounted underneath where we could see and understand everything perfectly.
And the other was this one. It is excellent! The instructor was perfect and got his point across clear as a bell!
Thanks guys!
Rick Doherty
Yucca Valley, Ca.

[ThePartyof]

Haha. “We are... today”! Reminds me of the saying forgive me for what I said when parking the camper! Great tips! So timely for us!

[mistyheyden]

Great illustration with the drone and the rectangles! Your math overly had me literally LOLing!

[duaneroepke]

FINALLY!!!! You are ONE of a VERY FEW out there that have addressed "tail swing" in depth like you have. When I mention it while discussing RVing, I get a confused look like "what's that". Tail swing isn't only unique to motor homes but to ALL RVs. I also believe that tail swing will get more RVers in trouble than turning too short.
One way that anyone can see this would to go to a large empty parking lot and make a tight turn. You will need help for this and some sidewalk chalk.
1 Start straight and mark the pavement beside the rear tire that is on the inside of the turn.
2 Eyeball straight down from the rear corner of the RV on the same side and mark pavement there.
3 Making sharp turn

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[Kathleensailorgirl]

So true take your time and we always have a safety checklist and we never leave in a hurry 😊

[jilllafferty]

One of the best tips I received is when turning, once your hips pass an obstacle (eg; a stop sign, car etc) you should be good to turn.

[proudtexan]

Guys, GREAT INFORMATIONAL VIDEO! Great Job with Drone Shots too!!

[janm]

Wow. You guys do a super clear, easy-to-listen-to educational session. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences this way. It's very helpful and encouraging to newbies like me, and a terrific service. Subscribed!

[sherriweber]

Great tips thank you both so much. Glad you did this video on how to drive a big rig. It helps. Stay safe.

[lindahiggins]

Didn’t realise RV driving was so complicated, thanks for informative review. Hope your all safe and well x

[chrisd]

Very awesome video! I'm in the research stage, but will be the driver. Thanks for the tips.

[ComboGaming]

Just started to watch one of your pull behind trailer vids (video was like 1 yr ago or so), you have the best tips and tricks. I'll sure I will be trying some of them out. Thanks for your youtube channel. You will be helping me out alot.

[jayfarino]

Thanks for a great video! Especially how much more pronounced the tail swing can be than a regular pickup truck. Didn't really think of that.

[TomSpurlock]

Nice summary of the basics. Someday you'll enjoy the virtues of HD sway bars so the rig doesn't lean so much in turns, wind, and passing trucks, etc.

[tysonpowell]

One of your best videos, excellent information! *applause*

[davejiannuzzi]

Great tips, the part about other drivers, you are right and don’t think they will ever change, as a 40 year truck driver, I feel your pain!

[richardcoyle]

Loved the tips, . I have a 37 foot travel trailer and am learning a lot.

[Nurturing]

AWESOME video❣️ The drone work is super cool!!! Thank y’all!!!

[MagentaRV]

The dip and mound issue is called approach (in the front) and departure (in the back) angle. RVs generally have a decent approach angle and a terrible departure angle which is why the back bumper or hitch is likely to drag quite often.

[sharonwilson]

I've noticed tail swing on school busses! I almost got hit by one! It was turning into a school that I pass on my way home and the back of the bus came across the line and just missed me!